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HVAC Service Technician – Residential
Company: Aire Serv of NW Des Moines
Job Ref: # -141501966
Date Posted: 9/4/2026 2:16:24 AM
City, State: Urbandale, IA

Salary: $25 - $42

Job Description

If you’re an experienced Residential HVAC Service Technician and take pride in delivering great service to homeowners, we have an immediate opening with an opportunity to grow as our team expands.


This is a customer-facing, residential service role where you’ll meet customers in their homes, diagnose and repair HVAC systems, perform maintenance, and clearly explain recommended solutions. As our workload grows, this role will also assist with system replacements and installations — without losing its service-first focus.


At Aire Serv, we’re known for our professional image, excellent customer service, and our Done Right Promise. We’re building a high-quality local team and are looking for a technician who takes ownership of their work, communicates well with customers, and wants to be part of a well-run operation from the ground up. If that sounds like you, apply today — our team will respond within 24 hours.


Why You’ll Want to Join Our Team

Here are just a few of the benefits you’ll receive when joining Aire Serv as a Residential HVAC Service Technician:

  • Paid training at our company facility, manufacturer facilities, and corporate office (travel, meals, and lodging covered)
  • Branded company van (new 2026 model)
  • Fuel card
  • Company-provided iPad with all required apps and forms
  • Tool allowance and company-sponsored specialty tools
  • Uniforms provided with laundry service or clothing allowance
  • Work boot allowance
  • Paid time off starting in your first year, with increases each year, plus paid holidays
  • Year-round, stable employment
  • Additional earning potential through spiffs, performance bonuses, and incentives
  • Clear career path based on your goals and aspirations


Your Responsibilities as a Residential HVAC Service Technician

As an HVAC Service Technician, you play a vital role in taking care of our clients by providing high-quality service and maintenance for their home HVAC systems.

  • Deliver World-Class Service – Provide an outstanding customer experience on every call
  • Troubleshoot and Perform System Maintenance – Diagnose issues accurately, explain findings clearly, and complete repairs correctly the first time
  • Advise on System Improvements and Service Plans – Identify opportunities to improve comfort, efficiency, and reliability, and offer professional recommendations customers can trust


What We Want From You

We’re looking for technicians who take pride in their work and want to grow with a professional team.

  • Strong alignment with our culture of professionalism, integrity, and customer care
  • A team-first mindset — reliable, accountable, and respectful of coworkers and customers
  • Commitment to doing the job the right way, not the fast way
  • Willingness to follow proven processes that lead to consistent, high-quality results
  • Motivation to grow your skills, earnings, and career over time


To Succeed in This Role

We use a proven front-line service system that, when followed, consistently generates 5-star reviews and satisfied customers.

Our office team supports you by ensuring proper scheduling, realistic call loads, and sufficient time at each job to perform thorough, quality work.

You are comfortable working in hot attics, crawl spaces, and other challenging environments when the job requires it. You’re also willing to take the time to explain findings and options to customers in a clear, respectful way.

You’re committed to ongoing training and professional development and take advantage of company-provided opportunities to improve your skills.


How We’ll Measure Performance

Your success in this role will be measured through clear, transparent expectations, including:

  • Punctuality, Reliability, and Availability – Consistency matters to customers and the team
  • Quality of Work – Jobs completed correctly the first time
  • Efficiency – Balancing speed with workmanship and professionalism
  • Customer Satisfaction – Delivering an exceptional customer experience
  • Key Service Metrics – A clear scorecard so you always know how you’re performing and how to improve


How to Know If This Job Is Right for You

  • You enjoy being part of a team and contributing to a positive work environment
  • You appreciate clear processes and expectations that help you succeed
  • You genuinely care about helping customers and take pride in solving their problems
  • You want stability today and growth opportunities for the future


Job Requirements

  • Experience in residential HVAC service
  • Ability to legally perform HVAC service work in the State of Iowa (EPA certification required)
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
  • Strong communication skills with customers and office staff
  • Professional appearance and positive attitude
  • NATE or other industry certifications preferred but not required


Pay & Compensation

This position offers a competitive hourly base pay, depending on experience and qualifications.

Pay Range: $25.00 – $42.00 per hour

Additional benefits and programs may be available based on role and tenure. Employer-supported retirement and health benefit options available after eligibility period.

In addition to hourly pay, technicians are eligible for performance-based incentives, including:

  • Monthly performance bonuses
  • Spiffs for specific services, upgrades, and service agreements
  • Additional earning opportunities tied to customer experience, efficiency, and teamwork


We believe technicians should always understand how they are paid and how to grow their earnings. We use a clear performance scorecard so expectations are transparent and achievable.

All required training time and non-billable time is paid at your hourly rate.

We’re looking to hire professionals who take pride in their work. If that’s you, apply today. If you meet the requirements, our system will schedule you for an interview immediately.





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Field Service Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 6858705
Date Posted: 9/2/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Des Moines, IA
Category: Data Centers
Salary: $38 - $42

Job Description

Travel: 50% (Regional, Surrounding States, Conducting Training in Richmond VA). Vehicle and company credit card provided.

  • Performs Service tasks, identifies technical problems and makes analysis through remote or on-site activity in any Service categories (installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, engineering and consulting, advanced services, extensions, upgrades and retrofits, end of life services, replacements, etc.).
  • Contributes to customer satisfaction by executing Service work according to customer order and expectation. Creates and maintains a good relationship with customers and understands their needs. Identifies new sales opportunities and communicates them internally.
  • Coordinates, prepares and ensures that all materials, parts and equipment are available and at the appropriate quality for Service activities.
  • Prepares all documents and reports to be signed by the customer representative. Reports work done in a timely manner and follows up when needed.
  • Proactively identifies potential equipment failures and requests proactive corrective actions. Troubleshoots equipment failure and makes recommendations to avoid repeating the problem in the future.
  • Proactively identifies suggestions for product and quality improvement and communicates them further in the organization. Provides recommendations to management to improve operations and customer service.
  • Applies safety rules and safe practices as well as environmental responsibilities. Reports unsafe practices and incidents.
Nice-To-Have Skills, Experience, & Education:
  • Will consider High School Diploma/GED and 10 or more years' experience.
  • Military Preferred
Must-Have Skills, Experience, & Education:
  • Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent military experience or Associates Degree with 2 or more years' experience in servicing critical power equipment
  • Advanced level ability to interact and communicate (written and verbal) information to varying levels within the organization.
  • Advanced level of ability to use Microsoft Office products.
  • Moderate ability to self-Project Manage using MS Project or Excel.
  • Advanced ability to write test plans and reports detailing test results






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Boiler Supervisor
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 3757328
Date Posted: 8/28/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Marshalltown, IA
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: $70,000 - $77,000

Job Description

The Boiler Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating maintenance activities involving ammonia refrigeration systems, engines, boilers, production equipment, and facility systems. This hands-on leadership role supervises maintenance personnel, prioritizes work orders, supports safe and reliable plant operations, and ensures compliance with company safety standards, OSHA requirements, and Process Safety Management (PSM) procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prioritize maintenance work orders and schedule mechanics based on urgency and operational needs.
  • Supervise and support maintenance personnel while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
  • Monitor production areas and critical equipment to ensure proper operation and minimize downtime.
  • Lead maintenance activities involving ammonia refrigeration systems, engines, boiler/steam systems, and related equipment.
  • Perform and oversee skilled maintenance work including mechanical repair, electrical troubleshooting, welding, brazing, soldering, plumbing, hydraulics, and equipment repair.
  • Monitor and maintain refrigeration, boiler, steam, and production systems through routine inspections, lubrication, troubleshooting, and repair or replacement of components.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of ammonia refrigeration systems and ammonia safety requirements.
  • Participate in the HAZMAT and emergency response team and maintain preparedness for emergency situations.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, company safety policies, and all applicable PSM policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.


Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Required experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and boiler/steam systems.
  • Strong knowledge of ammonia refrigeration equipment, systems, and safety practices.
  • Experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial engines and mechanical systems.
  • Previous maintenance leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on maintenance leader with strong experience in ammonia refrigeration, engine systems, and boiler operations. This individual understands the critical safety and operational requirements associated with ammonia systems and can lead a maintenance team while keeping essential plant equipment operating safely and reliably.






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DC Supervisor – Distribution Center (3rd Shift)
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 9040073
Date Posted: 8/28/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Marshalltown, IA
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

Job Description

The DC Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of distribution center employees during 3rd shift operations. This position oversees the safe, accurate, and efficient receiving, shipping, and movement of boxes and products throughout the distribution center. The ideal candidate is a strong hands-on leader with experience managing people, maintaining productivity, and using Excel and other systems to track operations and performance.

This is a leadership and distribution operations role, not a mechanical or maintenance position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, train, and manage a team of distribution center employees.
  • Oversee daily receiving and shipping operations to ensure accurate and timely movement of boxes and products.
  • Coordinate workflow and staffing to meet daily production, shipping, and receiving schedules.
  • Monitor employee performance, productivity, attendance, and safety.
  • Address employee concerns and handle conflict professionally and effectively.
  • Ensure all employees follow company safety policies, procedures, and applicable union contract requirements.
  • Maintain accurate production, shipping, receiving, and inventory records.
  • Use Microsoft Excel to track operational data, create reports, and monitor performance.
  • Identify causes of delays or workflow issues and take action to improve efficiency.
  • Communicate shift performance, staffing needs, and operational issues with management and other supervisors.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within a distribution center, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or military environment.
  • Experience managing employees and coordinating daily operations.
  • Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and computer-based reporting systems.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle conflict, coach employees, and build strong working relationships.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Ideal Candidate: A strong people leader with warehouse or distribution operations experience who can manage a team, keep shipping and receiving operations running efficiently, and confidently track performance using Excel.







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Maintenance Foreman – 2nd Shift
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 6911779
Date Posted: 8/27/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Marshalltown, IA
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Job Description

The Maintenance Foreman provides hands-on leadership and oversight of electrical, mechanical, and technical maintenance operations supporting fabrication equipment. This position leads maintenance supervisors and hourly maintenance personnel, drives equipment reliability, and ensures production starts on schedule by addressing downtime, maintenance concerns, and special projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate maintenance supervisors and hourly maintenance personnel.
  • Oversee electrical, mechanical, and technical maintenance of fabrication equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues that contribute to production downtime.
  • Review downtime reports and communicate maintenance performance to plant and corporate management.
  • Assign work orders, projects, and priorities to maintenance supervisors.
  • Conduct pre-operational inspections and address production maintenance concerns.
  • Provide hands-on electrical, mechanical, and technical support when needed.
  • Review maintenance purchase requisitions and manage department spending within budget.
  • Support hiring and selection of maintenance supervisors, general foremen, and hourly maintenance employees.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Previous industrial maintenance and maintenance supervisory experience required.
  • Strong electrical knowledge and troubleshooting ability.
  • Solid mechanical aptitude and understanding of industrial equipment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
  • Ability to lead, prioritize, delegate, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Technical schooling or formal training in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance.
  • Industrial construction experience.
  • Experience in a manufacturing, food processing, or high-volume production environment.
  • Hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical maintenance systems.

Ideal Candidate

A hands-on maintenance leader who can balance people leadership with technical troubleshooting, keep equipment running, respond quickly to production needs, and hold the maintenance team accountable for safety, reliability, and performance.






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Critical Operations Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 1832279
Date Posted: 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Cedar Rapids, IA
Category: Data Centers
Salary: $0 - $38

Job Description

Schedule: 4 days on/ 3 days off then 3 days on/ 4 days off
Shift:
  • Days: 7:00am-7:00pm
  • Nights: 7:00pm-7:00am (+ shift differential)
Position Description:
The Critical Operations Technician II is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of IT, electrical, mechanical, plumbing/piping equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of building. This role monitors operations and conducts a routine and ongoing assessment of the building systems, operations, and performance. This role performs tests, rounds, and analyzes data to ensure the proper functioning of departmental equipment. The role is also responsible for assisting customers on the Data Center floor both in person and via the telephone, performing customer equipment installs, managing tickets within the ticketing system, communicating and escalating alerts and customer requests to systems engineers for resolution, and completing tasks pertaining to computer hardware, software or operation systems. This role requires on-site work hours to support a 24X7X365 data center environment and is not eligible for remote and/or hybrid work.
  • Applies learning, knowledge, skills, and company policies to a wide range of tasks pertaining to IT, electrical and mechanical equipment, controls, and operating systems
  • Leads, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment; records readings and adjusts where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
  • Provide remote hands and eyes services for customers.
  • Provide high level computer hardware and software configuration support. Install suite wall, cage material, ladder rack, fiber tray, cabinets, cabling and customer equipment based on documentation provided by provisioning documentation and established Data Center Operation procedures.
  • Installs and repairs IT, mechanical, and electrical equipment as required; assists other team members with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment.
  • Process work orders for preventative and corrective maintenance on critical, building, and site infrastructure.
  • Consults with supervisor or team lead to order necessary tools and equipment as required to complete all maintenance and perform necessary work.
  • Create and/or update tickets within the established ticketing system to address customer calls, data center facility, network and/or system related alerts.
  • Operates and monitors critical and non-critical system equipment and components to ensure safe and compliant operation.
  • Responds as required to building emergencies and customer requests.
  • Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Uses the Change Management Process to get approval for preventative and corrective maintenance. Commences & completes the maintenance along with the necessary documentation using the company's process and software.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Five or more of technical training, military training, or workplace equivalency
  • Background in areas of IT, electrical, and/or mechanical
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite





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